April 3, 2019
Important messages for today:
- Prior Lake has crested, and the level is decreasing
(903.89’ as of this morning) - Spring Lake level and overall flow into Prior Lake both continue
to decrease - The City does not sell sand bags or provide free sand when
Prior Lake is below 903.9’ - Dry conditions continue; some rain possible over the
weekend - The City’s response to potential flooding will continue to
be in accordance with its Flood Response Policy
Although lake levels are decreasing, the City remains prepared to initiate additional flood response measures if lake levels again increase and hit certain trigger points. Prior Lake crested at a level of 903.93’ on Monday and is now slowly decreasing as water discharges out the Prior Lake Outlet Channel. Lake levels can be found on the PLSLWD website.
Now
that snow melt is no longer an issue for our area, future weather conditions will
dictate the potential for flooding this spring and summer. City of Prior Lake
and Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) staff continue to
monitor local conditions, including precipitation and lake levels, to assess
flooding risk.